Rugby Australia and chairman Paul McLean have received a timely vote of confidence amid the code's disastrous current predicament with the nation's provincial Unions united in their support ... all those except for New South Wales.

Will Harrison has taken encouragement from All Blacks ace Aaron Cruden on board as he continues to work hard during Super Rugby's hiatus, the young No. 10 also providing another alternate viewpoint on the competition's structure.

Michael Hooper has opened up on the "tough conversations" he was forced to have with a fractured playing group as the Israel Folau saga, a situation he admits he struggled to deal with as Wallabies captain.

An anticipated Easter resolution to the pay talks between Rugby Australia and the players' union hasn't eventuated by early Monday evening, with the clock now ticking especially loud for the NSW Waratahs.

It looks increasingly likely that the July Test series won't go ahead. Rugby Australia is desperate for some sort of content through the middle of the year, so why not stage a Wallabies trial series ... with a twist.

Dave Rennie has more playing options than you might think, and a decision to make on whether he opts for immediate overhaul or more gradual change. We've helped him out with either path using the 10-5 split.

Rugby Australia CEO Raelene Castle says ongoing government restrictions imposed because of the coronavirus could put extreme financial pressure on her organisation and they have suspended their media rights process.

If a resumption of Super Rugby proves too difficult due to ongoing border restrictions in place because of the coronavirus pandemic, Rugby Australia chief Raelene Castle has confirmed a domestic tournament could run in its place.

The Giteau Law is reportedly under heavy discussion at Rugby Australia, but can the governing body really afford to loosen its Wallabies eligibility reins? And is Dan McKellar ready to make the jump to Test level? This and more in our weekly Round Table.

Waratahs coach Rob Penney has breathed a sigh of relief after perseverance in a maligned offload game paid off for his side as they recorded a bonus point 29-17 victory in their first win of 2020 and lifted themselves off the bottom of the table.